Just as we are heading into the thick of the holiday season, it seems like the area may also be jumping into political season as well!
Top 5 Posts of the Week:
Anthony Petruccelli Resigns State Senate Seat; Special Election Likely
The political season seems to be hitting the North End / Waterfront and surrounding area a little sooner than expected. Massachusetts Senator Anthony Petruccelli is resigning his Senate seat, leaving many to consider a run for the vacancy, read the article for more on Petruccelli and potential candidates who could be seeking election.
Property Modifications Planned at 221-227 Commercial Street, Former Lavanderia/Gas Station
A notice was posted to notify abutters that work is being planned at 221-227 Commercial Street, the former site of a Lavanderia shop and a gas station before that. The triangular property abuts the Prince Building at Atlantic Avenue and has recently changed owners and is being slated for a new development. View the post for more on the notice.
Incident Report: Suspicious Package Detonated, Broken Dry Cleaners Window, Bakery Customer Assaulted
In addition to the suspicious package being left by a homeland security vehicle on Atlantic Avenue, the neighborhood had two particular incidents involving BPD, including a broken window at a Fleet Street dry cleaners and a pickpocket dispute that led to a fight, view the report.
North End / Waterfront Real Estate Sales – November 2015
With sale prices in November ranging from 340,000 to $1,650,000, it is hard to argue that there is a vast range of properties for sale in the North End / Waterfront. View the post for the complete listing of real estate sales.
“The Wake” from My Corner of Boston [Video]
Profiling skits from Rosaria DiFinzio’s My Corner of Boston performed at the North End Union in 1990, the stories tell of a North End packed with several busy funeral homes, where, “wakes and funerals were a big deal in the Italian North End.” Watch the video and read more.
Editor’s Extra:
Caroling at the Carousel – Three Fridays in December
There are still two chances to catch local choirs singing holiday music with free hot chocolate and treats by popular Greenway and Boston Public Market vendors. A seasonal favorite for many, the Carousel along the Rose Kennedy Greenway will feature performances on Friday December 11th and December 18th, read the post for more details.
